Meet Bao Li and Qing Bao, the National Zoo's newest panda pair

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  504 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

WASHINGTON (7News) — Panda lovers, rejoice! After extended radio silence at the Smithsonian National Zoo on the much-beloved giant pandas and the future of their former enclosure, officials announced that D.C. will welcome a pair of new cubs by the end of this year. The two-year-old pandas, a male named Bao Li (meaning treasure and energetic in Mandarin Chinese), and a female named Qing Bao (meaning green and treasure in Mandarin Chinese) will make their way to the nation's capitol as part of a 10-year research and breeding agreement. [Read More]

One dead after head-on collision on Colonel Drake Highway

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  151 words  |  Brenda Moya

LOGAN TWP., Pa. (WJAC) — According to police, one person is dead following a head-on collision on Colonel Drake Highway near Ashville on Wednesday. According to the Logan Township Police Department, they were dispatched to the scene about half a mile south of Skyline Dr. around 4:30 p.m. According to authorities, the two-vehicle crash involved a Ford truck and a Dodge Grand Caravan. Police reported the truck was on fire and the driver was lifeflighted to Pittsubrgh with severe burns. [Read More]

Robert Morris hockey team visits local fire department

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  71 words  |  Christie Applegate

JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — The Robert Morris University hockey team paid a visit to the Johnstown fire department on Friday. Firefighters showed them around and gave the team a glimpse of what they do every day. Robert Morris plays at the War Memorial Saturday against Ontario Tech. The team's assistant coach says road trips can provide the team with a bonding experience that can help them later in the season. [Read More]

Santa helps make woman's Christmas wish come true

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  459 words  |  Christie Applegate

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP -- It's that time of the year, with Christmas approaching and people going to the mall to get their picture with Santa. On Tuesday at The Johnstown Galleria in Richland Township, Santa had a big surprise for one woman, ahead of Christmas Day. Walking to meet Santa is one of the joys of being a little kid during Christmastime. "Do you have teeth? Can I see them in a smile? [Read More]

Shooting disrupts popular Ohio shopping center

 Posted on June 22, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  179 words  |  Christie Applegate

WESTERN HILLS, Ohio (WKRC) — One person has been hospitalized and two suspects are in custody after a fight escalated into a shooting Saturday in Ohio. It happened around 12:15 p.m. at Western Hills Plaza, a popular community hub that’s home to outlets like Old Navy, PetSmart, TJ Maxx, Target and others. The SWAT team was called to the scene and shut down the shopping center. At 1 p.m., the city of Cincinnati issued a post on social media that police had given the all-clear and that there was no active threat to the community. [Read More]

'The Conners' works because it's relatable

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  551 words  |  Christie Applegate

NEW YORK (AP) — TV revivals are usually met with fanfare, but some — like "Murphy Brown" — failed to click with the audience. An exception is the sitcom "The Conners," a spinoff of "Roseanne." Ratings for the first season of the series exceeded ABC's expectations. The second season launches Tuesday. Sara Gilbert, who plays sarcastic single mom Darlene Conner, thinks "The Conners" works because it's relatable. "We're just really lucky that it's a timely revival, that we're talking about the middle class and the struggle of the middle class and that's as relevant as ever," [Read More]

Desperate thieves drilling into car tanks to steal gas

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  326 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (WPEC) — There are growing reports nationwide of people stealing gas straight from cars as gas prices reach record highs. The good news is cars made in the 90’s or later are safe from siphoning. The old-fashioned way of sticking a hose where a gas pump goes doesn’t work anymore. Plus, many gas caps have to be unlocked by the driver. But crooks are still finding away to steal gas. [Read More]

Driver intentionally smashed into home's second floor in Pennsylvania, police say

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  265 words  |  Merlyn Hunt

MIFFLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — UPDATE | In a bizarre turn of events, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are expected to press charges against the driver of a car that flew into a home's second floor on Sunday. PSP says charges are pending against 20-year-old Evan Miller for intentionally driving his car into a Decatur Twp. home's second floor. Crews that were on scene say Miller first crashed into a culvert, launching his vehicle into the air and into the residence. [Read More]

Search for 6-year-old girl who fell into PA creek now considered recovery, not rescue

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  301 words  |  Barrett Giampaolo

CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — The search for a 6-year-old girl who was swept away in a rain-swollen southeastern Pennsylvania creek has become a recovery mission rather than a rescue mission, authorities said Sunday. Authorities in Chester County said the child was reported missing at about 7 p.m. Saturday after she slipped and fell into fast-moving Chester Creek. Several fire companies took part in a search for the next 3 1/2 hours while the Coast Guard continued searching through the night. [Read More]

Seattle man charged with murder after fatally shooting sleeping baby

 Posted on June 21, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  398 words  |  Brenda Moya

SEATTLE — The 35-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his sleeping 9-month-old baby last week was charged with murder on Monday afternoon. Dion Montgomery, 35, was charged with murder in the first degree, two counts of assault in the first degree, and unlawful possession of a firearm in the first degree, according to court documents. Court documents state Montgomery randomly shot at two people unprovoked before ultimately shooting his sleeping 9-month-old child in the eye. [Read More]